Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with approved budgets and timely reporting of the department’s performance as well as cash flow management.
• Develop and ensure cost reduction measures are implemented, monitored, and adhered to avoid wastage and achieve value for money.
• Prepare financial statements as stipulated in the Public Finance Management Act 2015 and in accordance with International Financial Standards.
• Ensure timely presentation of financial statements to the office of the Auditor General.
• Ensure timely presentation of financial statements to the office of the Auditor.
• Timely prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and forward them to the Managing Director for onward forwarding to the office of the CECM Finance, and CECM Water Environment and Natural Resource after presentation and approval by the Board.
• Lead the development of a sound budgeting and budgetary control framework for the company.
• Ensure achievement of the overall financial goals of the Company.
• Lead the development of policies and systems to support efficient functions framework.
• Lead the development of procedures and processes to assure efficient service delivery and quality of services.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain sound and mutual relationships and network with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide sound leadership and supervision to staff in the department while ensuring proper books of account are maintained and comply with the accepted international standards.
• Monitor the company’s budgetary performance highlighting key variances for management action.
• Lead the revenue growth diversification of the company and monitor the company’s performance including revenue growth patterns and productivity.
• Ensure accurate and timely generation of Financial Reports and preparation of special reports as required by management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure the company’s compliance in relation to tax and other statutory regulations.
• Approve all bill adjustments and act as the signatory to all bank accounts.
• Management of financial risk and the revenue collection process.
• Perform any other related duties as delegated by the Managing Director.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Membership in the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and be of good standing.
• At least five (5) years of progressive accounting experience with three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), taxation, and financial management practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.